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If you consider that the 2012 is the exact same truck as the 2011, there are 6 TSBs on it and one recall concerning the tire pressure system. There have been issues with the plastic bed cracking and it's considered a non warranty item by Toyota. There has been issues with a squeak at the right front windshield that Toyota considers a non warranty issue. And then there is the noisy injectors that a lot of folks complain about. All things considered, not bad, just not great. If that size truck has your interest, look at the Frontier. It gets better fuel mileage, has a much stronger transmission, is all metal, has zero recalls and zero TSBs, the 4.0 V6 has been on Wards Ten Best Engines list for years, but has lousy resale value. But all current models have lousy resale value so it's kinda not an issue. If you're looking for used, there a lot of Tacomas around but you'll have to look hard for a Frontier. Folks just don't get rid of them. The Frontier will also cost less to buy by several thousand and less to own. You can go by Edmunds and look up maintenance, Service Bulletins, and Recalls if you like.
If you consider that the 2012 is the exact same truck as the 2011, there are 6 TSBs on it and one recall concerning the tire pressure system. There have been issues with the plastic bed cracking and it's considered a non warranty item by Toyota. There has been issues with a squeak at the right front windshield that Toyota considers a non warranty issue. And then there is the noisy injectors that a lot of folks complain about. All things considered, not bad, just not great. If that size truck has your interest, look at the Frontier. It gets better fuel mileage, has a much stronger transmission, is all metal, has zero recalls and zero TSBs, the 4.0 V6 has been on Wards Ten Best Engines list for years, but has lousy resale value. But all current models have lousy resale value so it's kinda not an issue. If you're looking for used, there a lot of Tacomas around but you'll have to look hard for a Frontier. Folks just don't get rid of them. The Frontier will also cost less to buy by several thousand and less to own. You can go by Edmunds and look up maintenance, Service Bulletins, and Recalls if you like.
The 2012 has had a major makeover from the 2011 mainly interior and exterior. The 4.0 V6 is another great engine from Toyota. The Tacoma is the best selling mid-sized truck for a very good reason. Everyone I know who has a Tacoma has never regretted getting one.
If you want a midsize truck, the Tacoma is the market essentially and the only one I would recommend. Just know that you would spend about the same and get similar fuel economy stepping up to a fullsize. It all comes down to what you prefer/need, but if you want a truck and are only looking at the midsize for better efficiency, than it really doesn't have an edge and you might be better off with a fullsize.
The makeover on the Tacoma for 2012 was minor. It's basically a facelift to keep sales going as a completely new truck based on the new 4-Runner is expected in 2013. That being said the 2012 is a great looking truck in my opinion and I wouldn't hesitate buying one.
Granted the current truck has had some issues and they are not as bullet proof is the previous generation of trucks but this body style has been in production since 05 with minimal changes so most of the bugs have been worked out.
If you are a fan of the new 4-Runner I would certainly wait as the new Tacoma will be based on the 4-runner and most likely have a ton of the styling cues. If you want a Tacoma now I see no reason not to buy one.
As others have said. The Tacoma is the only small truck I would recommend. The Frontier is not a bad truck but it's not a Tacoma.
If you consider that the 2012 is the exact same truck as the 2011, there are 6 TSBs on it and one recall concerning the tire pressure system. There have been issues with the plastic bed cracking and it's considered a non warranty item by Toyota. There has been issues with a squeak at the right front windshield that Toyota considers a non warranty issue. And then there is the noisy injectors that a lot of folks complain about. All things considered, not bad, just not great. If that size truck has your interest, look at the Frontier. It gets better fuel mileage, has a much stronger transmission, is all metal, has zero recalls and zero TSBs, the 4.0 V6 has been on Wards Ten Best Engines list for years, but has lousy resale value. But all current models have lousy resale value so it's kinda not an issue. If you're looking for used, there a lot of Tacomas around but you'll have to look hard for a Frontier. Folks just don't get rid of them. The Frontier will also cost less to buy by several thousand and less to own. You can go by Edmunds and look up maintenance, Service Bulletins, and Recalls if you like.
I'm not even going to look this up, but I've never seen a vehicle that had no TSBs.
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I've owned several Taco's and they are awesome trucks. Don't believe me? Look at the resale value.
Go on any auto website and see the prices of used Taco's. They are a great midsize truck and offer a lot of performance and capability in a truck that will still fit in a garage or a city street.
Tacoma's have always been a great truck. My favorite is the 1999 4x4.
If I were picking for me; I'd go with a Frontier. Being to me the Frontier just looks like it's begging to haul a couple of dirt bikes on the back. uh, but then again...the 2013 Canyon/Colorado's look really interesting. Just hope they make a "better" truck this time out.
No doubt whether the Tacoma or Frontier, one can't go wrong.
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